Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play SBV Eindhoven in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.
The pitch is in good condition.
Manchester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while SBV Eindhoven appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by David De Sole.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
2.07
0-0Chris Bolton barges into Nicola C. Gregori. Chris Bolton is given a warning by the referee! Nicola C. Gregori stretches but gets up unharmed.
4.43
0-0Romero P. Martinez brings the ball forward. Romero P. Martinez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Manchester City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
6.21
Harris Dijkstra clumsily knocks into Kevin Young. The referee calls over Harris Dijkstra and warns him to calm down! Kevin Young hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.19
Ed Nijkamp hits a low pass to Kevin Varkevisser. Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Varkevisser plays the ball forward to Tom Oosterhof. Tom Oosterhof plays a one-two with Said Versteeg and rushes in on goal... Tom Oosterhof muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.30
Romero P. Martinez receives the ball from a throw-in from Les Shields. With a delightful solo run, Romero P. Martinez stretches the opposition's defence. Romero P. Martinez tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
14.24
Les Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
15.21
0-0Kevin Varkevisser flicks a high pass forward. Nicola C. Gregori holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicola C. Gregori finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Philipp Meyer. What a save!
20.44
Stefano Willems threads a neat ball through to Said Versteeg. Said Versteeg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
21.53
Kevin Varkevisser flicks a high pass forward to Nicola C. Gregori who brings the ball under control. Nicola C. Gregori finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Philipp Meyer!
22.35
0-0Lennart Fromm makes a probing pass to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niels Pothuizen.
26.13
Nico Sachs runs forward with the ball. Nico Sachs runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nico Sachs shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.08
With great vision, Romero P. Martinez plays the ball forward to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira whips in a cross ball towards Richard Williamson. With a superhuman jump, Richard Williamson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.33
0-0Mile Cooney threads the ball through to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez sees space and advances. Romero P. Martinez threads the ball through to Rui Teixeira but he's offside!
34.23
Kevin Varkevisser threads a neat ball through to Harris Dijkstra. Harris Dijkstra knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Gregori. With a superhuman jump, Nicola C. Gregori connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
44.39
Niels Pothuizen hacks Rui Teixeira from behind! The referee calls over Niels Pothuizen and warns him to calm down! Rui Teixeira runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half. SBV Eindhoven also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
SBV Eindhoven kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
With great vision, Les Shields plays the ball forward to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
49.11
0-1Ed Nijkamp flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Varkevisser. Kevin Varkevisser kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Oosterhof. Tom Oosterhof whips in a cross ball towards Said Versteeg. Said Versteeg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Philipp Meyer had no chance!! Goal for SBV Eindhoven!
60.21
0-1SBV Eindhoven have made a substitution with Marc Denneboom replacing Niels Pothuizen .
61.26
Marc Denneboom breaks forward. Marc Denneboom makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Gregori. Nicola C. Gregori passes the ball forward but Harris Dijkstra is offside!
67.04
Les Shields controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance but Eusebio Piovani is on top of it.
69.25
Lennart Fromm flicks the ball to his team mate, Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eusebio Piovani is on top of it.
71.34
Lennart Fromm makes a probing pass to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Eusebio Piovani. Excellent save.
72.47
Kevin Varkevisser hits a low pass to Nicola C. Gregori. Nicola C. Gregori knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Philipp Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
73.16
Les Shields makes a simple pass to Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jeroen Kromkamp.
75.08
Kevin Young takes it forward alone. Kevin Young flicks a high pass forward to Richard Williamson who brings the ball under control. Richard Williamson shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Eusebio Piovani!
77.28
SBV Eindhoven have made a substitution with Stefan ten Brink replacing Kevin Varkevisser .
87.03
0-1Rui Teixeira barges into Marc Denneboom. Rui Teixeira is warned by the referee! Marc Denneboom carries on, but is struggling a bit.
89.48
Mile Cooney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Shields. Les Shields chips the ball to his team mate, Rui Teixeira. Rui Teixeira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Philipp Meyer (GK)
7
2. Kevin Young (DEF)
6
3. Chris Bolton (DEF)
5
4. Nico Sachs (DEF)
7
5. Mile Cooney (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
8
7. Lennart Fromm (MID)
7
8. Les Shields (MID)
7
9. Octavian Noica (MID)
6
10. Rui Teixeira (ATT)
6
11. Richard Williamson (ATT)
6
12. Jan Kistner (DEF)
0
13. Graeme Rodgers (ATT)
0
14. Niccol˜ Filippini (MID)
0
1. Eusebio Piovani (GK)
8
2. Jeroen Kromkamp (DEF)
6
3. Niels Pothuizen (DEF)
6
4. Ed Nijkamp (DEF)
7
5. Felipe Pardo (DEF)
6
6. Stefano Willems (MID)
6
7. Kevin Varkevisser (MID)
8
8. Tom Oosterhof (ATT)
7
9. Nicola C. Gregori (ATT)
6
10. Harris Dijkstra (ATT)
6
11. Said Versteeg (ATT)
9
12. Nikos Berger (MID)
0
13. Marc Denneboom (MID)
7
14. Stefan ten Brink (ATT)
6